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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 509.92 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 509.92 and 134.40 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 509.92 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/509.92 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 509.92 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 68,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,533.25/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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